Primary Care Assistant - MA - FT, Days

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Mercy 817 S Mount Auburn Until 9/15/2026 1+ years exp First posted April 10, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Job Profile Summary
Under the direction of the primary care operations team, the Primary Care Patient Care MA works directly with Mercy Primary Care Providers to provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care in a systematic way. The Primary Care Patient Care MA will partner with patients, providers, and other members of the clinical care team to drive quality outcomes for all patients. Duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Location                                                                                 

Mercy Hospital Southeast-Primary Care Clinic                                                   

817 North MT Auburn Road                                                              

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701                                                  

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Days

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred: Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Experience Preferred: One year of applicable patient care experience or applicable medical office experience as defined by the clinic

New hire must attend MA Clinic Academy training

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
·    Works well as a member of a team; willing to collaborate with all members of the care team
·    Excellent written and oral communication skills
·    Customer service orientation
·    Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
·    Flexible and positive attitude
·    Attention to detail and accuracy 
·    Self-directed and able to perform tasks that are in scope of practice independently with minimal oversight

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

About this role

Summary

Assist primary care team with patient care, communication, and clinic operations.

Job title

Primary Care Assistant - MA - FT, Days

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Mercy Hospital Southeast, Missouri

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationcustomer serviceorganizationattention to detail

Preferred skills

medical assistingteamworkself-directed

Specializations

patient caremedical assistingprimary care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site